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About Us

our "why"

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Music Therapy of the Ozarks was founded as a means to provide music therapy services to those who would benefit from but cannot afford them. Our board of directors had a vision for the accessibility and affordability of music therapy, which led us to where we are today! In order to give scholarships for music therapy services to those who apply, our nonprofit hosts and participates in annual fundraisers.

Little Girl in pink holding a microphone and signing

Who does this benefit?

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Children with developmental and learning disabilities, adolescents or adults with substance abuse issues or behavioral/mental health needs, adults receiving geriatric or memory care from a skilled nursing facility, families with infants/young children, hospice patients, premature infants, patients in the hospital setting, and inter generational/wellness groups.

Young woman enjoying music therapy

A closer look at a music therapy session

 

​Music therapy is the use of music to reach non-musical goals. Within a therapeutic relationship, a client is assessed, treated and evaluated using music interventions by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.

Little boy red shirt playing paddle drums with music therapist

RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY:

For a deeper understanding of the impact of music therapy, we invite you to watch this video featuring a very special client we had the privilege of serving for many years. Though Chance is no longer with us, his memory lives on in our hearts. We are profoundly grateful for the lessons he—and each of our clients—continue to teach us.

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